Oak Valley Bancorp CEO Christopher Courtney Buys Shares

Christopher Courtney, the CEO of Oak Valley Bancorp, recently bought 657 shares of the company's stock. This purchase was not part of a pre-planned trading strategy, as it occurred on May 20, 2026. The stock was trading at $33.54 per share on Tuesday.

Other Institutional Activity in Oak Valley Bancorp

In recent moves among institutional investors, Fourthstone LLC significantly increased its stake in Oak Valley Bancorp by 105,788 shares, bringing its total to 411,189 shares valued at about $13.3 million, marking a 34.6% increase. In contrast, BlackRock, Inc. reduced its holdings by 48,054 shares, now holding 427,315 shares worth approximately $13.9 million, a 10.1% decrease. Vanguard Capital Management LLC opened a new position with 318,507 shares valued at around $10.3 million. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP added 15,865 shares, now holding 158,145 shares valued at $5.1 million, an 11.2% increase.

Oak Valley Bancorp Stock Down 1.3%

Shares of NasdaqCM:OVLY traded near $33.54 on Tuesday. Oak Valley Bancorp has a market cap of approximately $283.4 million and a P/E ratio of 11.7. Its stock has ranged from a 52-week low of $25.41 to a high of $35.97. The 50-day moving average is $33.65, and the 200-day moving average is $31.06. The company has a beta of 0.209, indicating lower volatility compared to the market.

Recent Earnings

Oak Valley Bancorp reported revenue of $82.1 million with a growth rate of 6.1%. The company achieved a net margin of 29.1% and a return on equity of 12.3%. Its earnings per share stood at $2.88. The next earnings report is expected on July 17, 2026.

Dividend

Oak Valley Bancorp pays an annual dividend rate of $0.75, yielding 2.23%. The dividend payout ratio is 23.44%, suggesting a sustainable dividend policy.

Insider Buying and Selling at Oak Valley Bancorp

On May 20, 2026, CEO Christopher Courtney bought 657 shares. Other insider activities included Don Barton selling 375 shares on June 26, 2026, as part of a planned transaction, and Allison Lafferty purchasing 87 shares on May 28, 2026. Additionally, Randolph Holder Jr bought 200 shares on May 12, 2026.

About Oak Valley Bancorp

Oak Valley Bancorp is the bank holding company for Oak Valley Community Bank, offering a variety of commercial banking services to individuals and businesses in California's Central Valley and Eastern Sierras. The company, headquartered in Oakdale, California, provides a wide range of banking services including deposit accounts, commercial and consumer loans, and online banking services. Led by CEO Christopher Courtney, it employs 244 people.

Bottom Line

Christopher Courtney's recent purchase of Oak Valley Bancorp shares reflects his confidence in the company. Investors often track insider buying as a potential indicator of a company's future performance. However, it's important to remember that these transactions are disclosed after the fact and may not reflect the current state of insider holdings.